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Real men and women let us in on the role porn plays in their relationships, including what they watch, where they watch, and who they're watching with.

By Editors of TheNest.com

Statistics have shown that about 40 million Americans are tuned in to (and turned on by) porn, and it's been estimated that the adult entertainment industry rakes in as much as $10 billion per year. Regardless, porn's not exactly a topic most people are comfortable bringing up with their friends. So how do other couples feel about porn? Does it help them spice up their sex lives? Or do they watch secretly and lie to their partners about it? Here's what eight real people had to say about porn in their relationships. We used their "porn names" (the name of their first pet and the street they grew up on) to protect the not-so innocent!

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Move over stripes, there's a new trend in town this fall. Here are 8 reasons we're totally mad for plaid.

By Sarah Newell for TheNest.com

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Take things up a notch (or ten) in bed with these naughty extras. Warning: Prudes need not read on.

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A poll on TheNest.com found that 61 percent of couples have a few fun "extras" hidden in their nightstands. Do you? Here's the down and dirty scoop on some of the most popular in-the-sack sidekicks. (You know, in case you need some...uh...inspiration.)

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Vibrators

Still keeping your "buzz"-worthy friend to yourself? You're missing out. Use a vibrator during foreplay with your partner to get things going, and show him where it feels best on you (this will also map out your most sensitive areas for him, which, trust us, can only benefit you). Once he's warmed up to it, try incorporating your vibrator into actual sex -- but don't forget to tell your guy how good he feels too, since no man wants to be replaced by a piece of plastic and two batteries.

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Money, sex and babies-- got something to say? Here are some tips to help guide you through the conversation.

By Samantha Leal for TheNest.com



Everyone knows that communication is key to having a healthy and happy relationship. But how do you get rid of the icky and uncomfortable feeling you get when you just think about discussing some of the most integral parts of the relationship. That's right, we're talking money, sex and babies. Here are some tips from Dr. B. Janet Hibbs, family psychologist and author of Try to See It My Way: Being Fair in Love and Marriage, to help guide you through the conversation, sans tissues (or lots of wine!)

1) Have talking points and stick to them

Think through the points you want to bring up and try not to diverge from them. Instead, start with the most important issue at hand and ask your partner to do the same.

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2) Remain calm

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Want to know if your relationship is built to last or doomed to failure? It's all in the telling of the story.

By Samantha Leal for TheNest.com

Did his sexy smile and cute dimples do you in? Did you see her and know she was the one? Do you make jokes about how you fell in love with him despite that hideous shirt? Interestingly enough, how you describe the way you and your significant other met speaks volumes about your chances for success as a couple in the long haul.

According to Tara Parker-Pope, author of For Better: The Science of a Good Marriage, the actual details of how you met are trivial -- the telling of the story is what really matters. Unhappy couples tend to paint their "how we met" stories with mild criticisms and cast it in a more negative light while those in happy marriages recount the beginning of their lives together with a more positive outlook, often laughing and smiling when retelling to others.

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